Historic Sites Deploy AI in Effort to Curb Surge of Graffiti Vandalism
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Historic sites like churches, castles, and monasteries have seen a dramatic rise in graffiti vandalism in the past year.
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Historic England is exploring using AI to identify vandals by their tags, track their movements between sites, and analyze paints to find spray can sources.
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Removing graffiti from ancient stone is very difficult, often leaving permanent stains, so deterring vandalism is crucial.
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The AI could also help identify if lead was stolen from church roofs to aid law enforcement.
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Combining community watch programs with new technology like AI could help tackle the growing problem.